That Dam

The black stupa

What we say:

Legend has it that That Dam was home to a seven-headed dragon with the power to protect Vientiane from invaders; perhaps its failure to do so is why this stupa receives no upkeep!

There's little to see here, but there are some charming cafes beside it. Free.

More details

Chantha Khumman Rd

Last updated: 1st January, 2014

About the author: Ivana Lexa-French
Born in Aarhus Denmark, Ivana got her first passport at 6 months old and moved to Southeast Asia in 2009 to work as an English teacher and find new cultural windows in which to peep.